Babylon, NY Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Picnic/single-use permit fee
- $50
- Geiger Pavilion permit fee
- $100
- Rain-date fee
- Same as base permit fee
- Issued by
- Dept. of Parks, Recreation, Cultural Affairs
- Authority
- Ch. A217, adopted by Town Board
Summary
The Town of Babylon charges $50 for a Park Permit covering picnics and single-use park gatherings, and $100 for reserving the Geiger Pavilion, under the recreational fee schedule set by the Town Board in Chapter A217.
Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the following fees shall hereafter be charged for the listed items ... Park Permit - Picnics and Single Use $50 ... Park Permit - Geiger Pavilion $100
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter A217 of the Town Code, adopted by the Town Board on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, sets the fees charged for recreational facility use, including park permits. A 'Park Permit - Picnics and Single Use' costs $50 (with a $50 rain-date fee), and reserving the Geiger Pavilion costs $100 (also $100 for a rain date). These named permit fees confirm that picnicking or holding a single-use gathering in a Town park requires obtaining a permit through the Parks Department before the event.
Violations & Fines
Using Town park facilities for an event without the required Park Permit is enforceable as a Town Code violation under § 1-15, with fines from $250 to $2,500 per offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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